Become a Cyber Forensic Investigator (Beginners DFIR Roadmap 2024)

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TimeStamps:
01:15 Digital Forensics vs Incident Response
03:44 Law Enforcement vs Civilian jobs
06:38 Start Here (Training)
07:49 Must Have Forensic Skills
13:05 Getting Hired

[The_Harylaba]

Thank you so much. I am applying for my master's in Cybersecurity & Forensic Information Technology at a UK university and I was looking to understand the real world applications of the degree deeply. This video is very informative for me.

[jesseschmidt]

Thank you so much! I have always been in love with the idea of forensics but it’s hard to know where to start, this helped me SO much and I can’t wait to get going on it! I’ve already got my Google cert and about to get my comp tia security + cert. wish me luck!

[e_LID]

Best cybercontentcreator by far, keep it pure bro, u deserve the best ! Ty❤

[andrewhadjioannou]

I was in the marines and have 14 years so far in law enforcement. I will retire in 20 which is the minimum. The VA pays for university but I don’t know about certificates. Either way I will go to university for cyber security and do the online certificate courses you recommended. You helped me so much. Thank you.

[Franckley.]

Great video as usual, thank you very much!

[jprevatt]

This is my JAM! But unfortunately no opportunities exist in my area. And as far as military or Fed jobs go, I'm now a decade aged out of the system.

[thebeanz]

Thank you so much for making this video, I actually feel like I have a solid plan of action to reach my goals now! Question though, where does Security + Certification and the Security Blue Level Level 1 Certification Course come into play? Or would you suggest us not do those for this career?

[DanaT-ls]

You're a godsend. Being relatively new to CySec, working as an ISSO (and sometimes also as a fill-in Sys Admin, hence your point on titles), forensics is the direction I want to move towards but pathway mentorship is been a bit lacking. My question, is regarding the Google Cybersecurity Cert that you recommend. IMO opinion, good training never hurts anyone but in this case I currently hold the CompTIA Trifecta & CySA+ and am about to knock out RHCSA (and maybe also Lin+, we'll see). I haven't looked into the Google Cyber Cert and am wondering if it will bring any new material that hasn't been covered by the Sec/CySA+ and would be more of just a refresher course at this point? Bypass the Google and head into the INFOSEC?

[markgrunebaum]

Love your content. So practical and useful. I have a question, you have the Ritx course, and it looks fantastic, but I have a full-time position. Is there any other course which is the same but self driven and not instructior driven?

[ahmedsifaw]

Nice video

please make a video about Incident Response Certifications and Training :)

[RubinaBibi-bqzr]

Sir which will be better option penetration tester or digital forensics and I have seen that penetration tester get paid more and can you also make a road map for threat hunter ❤❤

[XbotLife]

i want to do this but nott in law enforcement as i never want to see things with children

[giriknohani]

Hey ! Great info once again. Been following you from a long time. What are your thoughts about TCM's Practical Windows Forensics ? Is it any good ?

[yasrajourney]

Do I have to be a Security Analyst first to become a forensic Analyst?

[krishnadevkp]

Hello I am from an non it background I have studied mechanical engineering and I want to do a career change into a cyber security job is it possible ?. What should I do to get in .

[armony]

What do you think of EC-Council's CHFI?

[SamuelMartinez-ffob]

My Google cyber security certification has just been completed. What is the next step for me? Should I pursue the HTB CDSA or the free certification from Splunk CompatA+ to become part of the blue team?

[Loveparaeveryone]

I have the option to take 1 of the 2 choices in SANS certificates. I can take either FOR500 or FOR508. I want to take FOR508 because I think that will help to to get a job with the law Law Enforcement but do you recommend going straight to FOR508 or should I take FOR500?

[DallasFort]

What's the best university program for this? Would a degree from WGU in Cloud Computing qualify me for computer forensics investigator?

[everblazingentertainmenttv]

As a beginner what laptop is suitable for Cyber security?